At STADA we pursue the purpose of "Taking care of people's health as a trusted partner." All our decisions and actions are driven by our purpose, vision and values. With our wide range of products: Generics, Consumer Healthcare and Specialties, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.
Around 13,000 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA, in order to achieve our ambitious goals and shape a successful future for our company. We continually expand our goals in line with our ambition, and we achieve them with passion, commitment and a growth mindset.
Do you want to be part of a successful international pharmaceutical company and grow with us?
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist & AI Project Lead to join our Data Science department at the STADA Group. This role requires a unique combination of hands-on data science expertise and project management capabilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build data science models while also managing and steering external vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of larger data science, AI and Generative AI (GenAI) initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and oversee end-to-end execution of data science and GenAI projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Coordinate with external & internal data teams and vendors to optimize project outcomes.
- Run and steer (Gen)AI projects by orchestrating different stakeholders, teams and external suppliers.
- Drive collaboration across different business functions to gather requirements, refine objectives.
- Develop, fine-tune, and implement machine learning models and algorithms for predictive analytics and GenAI applications.
- Adapt existing data science solutions to new but similar business use cases, optimizing performance and applicability.
- Conduct hands-on data analysis and model development for smaller-scale projects where direct implementation is feasible.
- Ensure high-quality documentation of workflows, methodologies, and project outcomes for transparency and continuous improvement.
- Present analytical insights and project progress to stakeholders, translating complex findings into actionable business strategies.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related scientific field.
- 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and analytics, with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions.
- Proven track record in running data science projects and coordinating internal and external teams.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, with experience in data processing and visualization tools (e.g. Alteryx, Azure Data Factory, Tableau, Power BI).
- Hands-on experience in developing and fine-tuning machine learning models. Hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for adapting and scaling existing models to new business use cases.
- Hands-on entrepreneurial mindset with a clear focus on value delivery.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business teams.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry is a plus.